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Why Choose St. Luke's?
- Holistic Approach: We consider your overall health, performance goals, and personal circumstances to create customized care plans.
- Athlete-Centered Care: Our priority is your health and performance, with a focus on helping you achieve your best while staying safe.
With the right care and lifestyle adjustments, many people with HCM live full, active lives. Ongoing monitoring and regular check-ups are essential for managing the condition effectively. Our dedicated team is here to support you with cutting-edge care and personalized treatment plans to help you navigate the challenges of HCM with confidence.
Our Services
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Full Cardiac Assessments
We provide thorough evaluations to ensure your heart is in peak condition to help you meet your fitness and competitive athletic goals. Services include pre-participation screenings, advanced diagnostics, and risk assessments.
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Education and Prevention
We believe in empowering athletes with knowledge about heart health through one-on-one counseling and prevention education. We also offer counseling related to return-to-play and emergency action plans.
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Performance Optimization
We tailor our approach to support your athletic goals while maintaining heart health. We offer exercise testing and prescription, training adjustment recommendations, and recovery support.
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Specialized Care for Cardiac Issues
Our expertise extends to managing and treating heart conditions that may affect athletes, such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), arrhythmias, and coronary artery disease.
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Expertise
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Symptom Management for Patients with HCM
People with HCM can have a variety of symptoms. Our goal is to make you feel better so you can lead an active lifestyle by targeting symptoms attributed to HCM.
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Risk Assessment for Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD)
We provide a comprehensive assessment of family history, cardiac imaging findings and heart monitor results. We work closely with radiologists to identify high-risk features commonly found on cardiac magnetic resonance imaging.
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First-Degree Family Member Screening
Because HCM is a heritable condition, it is imperative to screen all first-degree family members. We provide cardiac assessment and/or genetic testing to identify family members who may have the condition. Our cardiologist is experienced in counseling and interpreting these test results.
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Facilities & Locations
Comprehensive cardiovascular care, including stress tests, echocardiography, heart rhythm monitoring, nuclear cardiology, and more.
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Location & Contact Info
300 E. Jefferson St.Boise, ID 83712(208) 322-1680
Providers
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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Sports CardiologyBiography
Robyn Bryde, MD is a cardiologist with advanced training in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and sports cardiology. She is familiar with diagnosing and treating people with HCM and treating athletes and active people with underlying heart issues such as arrhythmia or HCM. HCM is a hereditary medical condition where the walls of the heart become excessively thick, potentially obstructing blood flow from leaving the heart.
Following medical school, Dr. Bryde completed internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Florida, where she was named chief cardiology fellow and assistant professor of medicine. Her interests led her to an advanced fellowship position at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, New Jersey—the first and only fellowship position in the U.S. offering specialized training focused on HCM and sports cardiology.
Under the direction of Matthew Martinez, MD, director of Atlantic Health System Sports Cardiology at Morristown Medical Center and an expert in HCM, Dr. Bryde was involved in cutting-edge research trials studying novel therapies available to patients with HCM. She also provided care for professional and recreational athletes with a range of cardiovascular conditions, including hereditary cardiovascular problems such as heart muscle, electrical, valvular, and artery diseases.
Dr. Bryde is an avid volunteer for international medical mission trips, providing health care in Africa as well as conducting cardiovascular screening on elite, professional and Olympic athletes. She has been an invited speaker presenting talks on HCM and sports cardiology at numerous national and international medical conferences, and published abstracts and articles in peer-reviewed medical journals. Dr. Bryde holds medical licenses in Idaho, Florida, and New Jersey.
Her lifestyle interests brought her to Boise along with her husband and son. She has completed two Ironman triathlons and is a prior competitive road and mountain cyclist. Dr. Bryde is excited about growing the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Sports Cardiology Clinic at St. Luke’s.
Availability
Accepting new patients
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St. Luke's Clinic – Idaho Cardiology Associates: Boise
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(208) 322-1680
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Sports Cardiology Service Details
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Comprehensive Cardiac Assessments
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- Pre-Participation Screenings: Whether you’re a concerned parent of a school-aged athlete, an elite athlete, or a weekend warrior with heart health concerns, a pre-participation screening may be a reasonable consideration before starting a new sport or intensifying your training regimen.
- Advanced Diagnostics: Echocardiograms, stress tests, cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET; also known as a VO2 max test), heart rhythm monitoring, and cardiac MRI may be used to detect and monitor heart conditions.
- Risk Assessments: These are used to identify potential heart issues that could impact performance or safety. Personal and family history are key to the cardiac risk assessment. Any concerning cardiovascular symptoms will also be addressed.
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Education and Prevention
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- Return to Play and Emergency Action Planning Counseling: Expertise includes working with schools, coaches, athletic trainers, etc to get you back to exercising.
- One-on-One Counseling: Providing personalized advice on maintaining cardiovascular health in conjunction with your athletic pursuits.
- Preventive Measures: Guidance on lifestyle changes and preventive strategies to reduce the risk of heart issues.
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Personalize Performance Optimization
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- Exercise Testing and Prescription: We'll design safe and effective exercise programs based on your cardiovascular status.
- Training Adjustments: We'll also provide recommendations for modifying your training routines to accommodate and improve heart health.
- Recovery and Rehabilitation: We'll offer strategies for recovery from cardiovascular events or conditions to help ensure your safe return to sports.
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Specialized Care for Cardiac Conditions
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- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM): Monitoring and managing this condition to allow safe participation in sports.
- Arrhythmias: Addressing irregular heartbeats to prevent complications during physical activity.
- Coronary Artery Disease: Managing and treating heart disease to keep athletes in optimal condition.
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